YMCA Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management
This qualification is designed for the learner who has not yet identified the fitness industry as a potential career route. The learner will gain an understanding of how to manage their own lifestyle with a view to making improvements in health and wellbeing.
Learners will cover:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all units to achieve 8 credits) | Credits |
| Lifestyle Management | 2 |
| Developing Self | 2 |
| Making the Most of Leisure Time | 2 |
| Introduction to Healthy Eating | 2 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- coursework
- task-based controlled assessment
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Sport
This qualification is aimed at those preparing to embark on a career in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry, or wishing to practically participate in a number of activities. It is practical, hands-on qualifications which are designed to prepare the candidate for work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities and raise awareness of how and where to participate in sporting opportunities
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
Structure:
To achieve the YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Sport, learners must achieve 11 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 14 credits from the optional units available. Making a total of 25 credits.
Mandatory units
| Level | Credit |
| Participating in sport | 1 | 6 |
| Working safely in sport and active leisure | 1 | 3 |
| Understanding the active leisure and learning sector | 2 | 2 |
Optional units
| Level | Credit |
| Leading a healthy lifestyle | 1 | 2 |
| Recognising opportunities for participating in leisure | 1 | 2 |
| Components and function of the body in physicl activity | 1 | 4 |
| Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of sporting activities | 1 | 3 |
| Improving personal exercise and fitness | 1 | 4 |
| Safeguarding and protecting children and young people in sport and active leisure | 2 | 1 |
| People skills in sport and active leisure | 2 | 3 |
Prerequisites:
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.
Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements
To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval
requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance.
Assessment:
-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:
- evidence index
- assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
- witness testimony
- candidate’s proof of work
- worksheets
- assignments/projects/reports/presentations
- record of professional discussion
- record of oral and written questioning
- candidate and peer reports
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- summary of achievement
-Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following
qualifications:
• YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
• YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
• YMCA Level 2 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Sport
• YMCA Level 2 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community
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Qualifications:
YMCA Level 1 Award in Sport
This qualification is aimed at those preparing to embark on a career in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry, or wishing to practically participate in a number of activities. They are practical, hands-on qualifications which are designed to prepare the candidate for work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities and raise awareness of how and where to participate in sporting opportunities
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
Structure:
To achieve the YMCA Level 1 Award in Sport, learners must achieve a minimum of 11 credits from the 3 mandatory units.
Mandatory units
| Level | Credit |
| Participating in sport | 1 | 6 |
| Working safely in sport and active leisure | 1 | 3 |
| Understanding the active leisure and learning sector | 2 | 2 |
Prerequisites:
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications.
Tutor, assessor and IQA approval requirements
To make sure you meet the most up-to-date requirements please see the YMCA Awards staff approval
requirement document. This can be found on our website: www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/centre-guidance.
Assessment:
-Portfolio of Evidence
A typical portfolio of evidence could contain:
- evidence index
- assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
- witness testimony
- candidate’s proof of work
- worksheets
- assignments/projects/reports/presentations
- record of professional discussion
- record of oral and written questioning
- candidate and peer reports
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- summary of achievement
-Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Fees and resources:
Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.
Visit our fees page to see our qualification and resource prices.
| Print resources | |
| Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:
|
Progression routes:
On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following
qualifications:
• YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services
• YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
• YMCA Level 2 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Sport
• YMCA Level 2 Award, Certificate & Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community
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Qualifications:
YMCA Level 1 Award in Health Champions
This qualification is aimed at individuals, over the age of 14, who wish to deliver healthy lifestyle messages in readily understandable ways to those who are their equal in such respects as age, education or social class.
Learners will also acquire key generic personal development and employability skills such as research skills, problem solving, confidence, communication and presentation skills, effective planning, and evaluation methods.
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
Prerequisites:
Learner prerequisites:
- none
Assessment:
- Portfolio of evidence
- Project/assignment
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate for Young Health Champions
- YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Promoting Health and Wellness
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Community Activation
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking
- YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Health, Fitness and Exercise Instruction
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Customer Service
This qualification aims to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to develop in an entry level customer service role.
Learners will cover:
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
Structure:
Mandatory units | Credits | GLH |
| Understand working in a customer service environment | 3 | 25 |
| Communication in customer service | 2 | 14 |
| Principles of working in a business environment | 4 | 25 |
| Work with others in a business environment | 2 | 18 |
| Principles of personal performance and development | 3 | 30 |
Optional Group 1 | Credits | GLH |
| Record details of customer service problems | 3 | 14 |
| Deal with customer queries, requests and problems | 3 | 11 |
| Communicate with customers in writing | 3 | 20 |
| Deal with incoming telephone calls from customers | 3 | 16 |
| Make telephone calls to customers | 3 | 16 |
| Process information about customers | 3 | 14 |
Optional Group 2 | Credits | GLH |
| Manage time and workload | 1 | 10 |
| Meet and welcome visitors in a business environment | 2 | 20 |
| Contribute to sales activities in a contact centre | 3 | 6 |
| Use specific features of contact centre systems and technology | 3 | 12 |
| Health and safety procedures in the workplace | 2 | 16 |
| Processing sales orders | 2 | 17 |
| Meeting customers' after sales needs | 3 | 14 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- Course work
- Porfolio of Evidence
- Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development
This qualification aims to develop key personal skills, qualities and attitudes required by employers and to help learners progress into employment or in education.
Knowledge and understanding:
- Planning for progression into employment or education
- Explore how diet, exercise/physical activity, emotional and mental well-being contribute to a healthy lifestyle
- Understanding child development
- Sex and relationship education
Skills:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners will gain 12 credits by achieving this mandatory unit) | Credits | GLH |
| Planning for progression | 3 | 20 |
| Career planning and making applications | 3 | 24 |
| Work-based experience | 3 | 15 |
| Planning for and learning from a job interview | 3 | 25 |
Optional units (Learners must achieve a minimum of 27 credits from the optional units) | Credits | GLH |
| Health and safety in places of work | 2 | 20 |
| Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work | 3 | 22 |
| Rights and responsibilities in the workplace | 3 | 20 |
| Managing personal finance | 3 | 20 |
| Contributing to a team | 3 | 20 |
| Candidate project | 3 | 20 |
| Valuing equality and diversity | 2 | 16 |
| Developing personal confidence | 1 | 10 |
| Develop independent skills for living in the community | 3 | 27 |
| Practicing leadership skills with others | 2 | 20 |
| Developing personal skills for leadership | 3 | 24 |
| Working as a volunteer | 2 | 10 |
| Developing own interpersonal skills | 3 | 24 |
| Healthy lifestyles | 2 | 18 |
| Using cooking skills in the domestic kitchen | 3 | 27 |
| Introduction to healthy eating | 3 | 25 |
| Customer service in the hospitality industry | 3 | 20 |
| Developing skills in caring for young children | 3 | 27 |
| Sex and relationship education | 3 | 27 |
| Assertive living | 3 | 27 |
| Understanding child development | 3 | 27 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- Traineeships
- Apprenticeships
- Level 2 qualifications in learner's chosen sector
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development
This qualification aims to develop key personal skills, qualities and attitudes required by employers and to help learners progress into employment or in education.
Knowledge and understanding:
- Planning for progression into employment or education
- The value of equality and diversity in society
Skills:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners will gain 6 credits by achieving this mandatory unit) | Credits | GLH |
| Planning for progression | 3 | 20 |
| Work-based experience | 3 | 15 |
Optional units (Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Health and safety in places of work | 2 | 20 |
| Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work | 3 | 22 |
| Career planning and making applications | 3 | 24 |
| Rights and responsibilities in the workplace | 3 | 20 |
| Managing personal finance | 3 | 20 |
| Contributing to a team | 3 | 20 |
| Candidate project | 3 | 20 |
| Valuing equality and diversity | 2 | 16 |
| Developing personal confidence | 1 | 10 |
| Develop independent skills for living in the community | 3 | 27 |
| Planning for and learning from a job interview | 3 | 25 |
| Practicing Leadership Skills with others | 2 | 20 |
| Working as a volunteer | 2 | 10 |
| Developing own interpersonal skills | 3 | 24 |
| Healthy lifestyles | 2 | 18 |
| Using cooking skills in the domestic kitchen | 3 | 27 |
| Introduction to healthy eating | 3 | 25 |
| Customer service in the hospitality industry | 3 | 20 |
| Developing skills in caring for young children | 3 | 27 |
| Sex and relationship education | 3 | 27 |
| Assertive living | 3 | 27 |
| Understanding child development | 3 | 27 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- Porfolio of evidence
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development
- Traineeships
- Apprenticeships
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
This qualification aims to develop key personal skills, qualities and attitudes required by employers and to help learners progress into employment or in education.
Learners will cover:
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners will gain 3 credits by achieving this mandatory unit) | Credits | GLH |
| Planning for progression | 3 | 20 |
Optional units (Learners must achieve a minimum of 3 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Health and safety in places of work | 2 | 20 |
| Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work | 3 | 22 |
| Career planning and making applications | 3 | 24 |
| Rights and responsibilities in the workplace | 3 | 20 |
| Managing personal finance | 3 | 20 |
| Work-based experience | 3 | 15 |
| Contributing to a team | 3 | 20 |
| Candidate project | 3 | 20 |
| Valuing equality and diversity | 2 | 16 |
| Developing personal confidence | 1 | 10 |
| Develop independent skills for living in the community | 3 | 27 |
| Planning for and learning from a job interview | 3 | 25 |
| Developing own interpersonal skills | 3 | 24 |
| Healthy lifestyles | 2 | 18 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development
- YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development
- Traineeships
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to the Active Leisure Sector
This qualification is targeted at engaging learners, from the age of 14 to the older adult, by providing them with the opportunity to experience different aspects of working in a sport or fitness centre.
Structure:
Mandatory units (Learners must complete all mandatory units to achieve 32 credits) | Credits | GLH |
| Sports and Leisure Facility Operations | 10 | 60 |
| Reception Skills | 2 | 20 |
| Working in an Office Setting | 4 | 40 |
| Introduction to Health and Safety Awareness in the Workplace | 2 | 18 |
| Understand the Principles of Customer Service | 4 | 30 |
| Understanding Employment Rights, Contracts and Pay | 3 | 27 |
| Supporting Employability and Personal Effectiveness | 5 | 50 |
| Developing Self | 2 | 20 |
Optional units (Learners must achieve between 5 and 12 credits from the optional units) | Credits | GLH |
| Accommodation and Hospitality Services | 5 | 30 |
| Housekeeping and Guest Services | 3 | 30 |
| Principles of Food Safety when Providing Food and Drinks for Individuals | 2 | 15 |
| Food Service | 3 | 30 |
| Understanding Sales | 1 | 10 |
| Principles of Marketing | 3 | 30 |
| Salon Reception Duties | 3 | 22 |
| Assist with Facial Skin Care Treatments | 4 | 40 |
| Hand Care | 3 | 30 |
| An Induction to Childcare | 3 | 30 |
| Handling Stock in a Retail Environment | 2 | 20 |
Accreditation:
- REPs CPD points: 16
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- coursework
- practical demonstration/assignment
Fees and resources:
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Wellbeing Operational Services
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Introductory Work in the Outdoors
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service
Qualifications:
YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure
This qualification introduces learners to the sport and active leisure sector, catering for differences in ability by allowing them to select some units at Entry Level (3) or Level 2, as well as Level 1. Learners will find out about their own fitness and how the body works through participation in a variety of fitness activities by planning and using their own fitness programme.
Structure:
| Mandatory units | Credits | GLH |
| Learners must complete all mandatory units to achieve 15 credits | ||
| How the Body Works | 4 | 30 |
| Improving Own Fitness | 3 | 30 |
| Taking Part in Exercise and Fitness | 4 | 30 |
| Planning Own Fitness Programme | 4 | 30 |
| Learners must achieve a maximum of 1 credit from each of the following optional unit groups | ||
| Optional units 1 | ||
| Safe Learning in the Workplace (EL3) | 1 | 10 |
| Safe Learning in the Workplace (L1) | 1 | 10 |
| Optional units 2 | ||
| Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work (EL3) | 1 | 10 |
| Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work (L1) | 1 | 10 |
| Optional units 3 | ||
| Managing Your Health at Work (EL3) | 1 | 10 |
| Managing Your Health at Work (L1) | 1 | 10 |
| Learners must achieve 20 credits from optional unit 4 | ||
| Optional units 4 | ||
| Taking Part in Sport | 3 | 30 |
| Working in Sport and Active Leisure | 4 | 30 |
| Job Opportunities in Sport and Active Leisure | 4 | 30 |
| Assisting a Leader of Sports or Active Leisure Activities to Plan and Deliver an Activity | 4 | 30 |
| Risks and Hazards in Sport and Active Leisure | 4 | 30 |
| Sport and Active Leisure Project | 4 | 30 |
| Physical Activities for Children | 4 | 30 |
| Preparing for Work Placement | 1 | 10 |
| Learning from Work Placement | 2 | 10 |
| Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector | 2 | 15 |
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
- portfolio of evidence
- observed performance
- task-based controlled assessment
- performance in the workplace
Fees and resources:
Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.
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Progression routes:
- YMCA Level 2 Award in Community Activation
- YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Health, Fitness and Exercise Instruction
- YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Qualifications: